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Description

Trimble® AutoBid® Mechanical stands out as the premier software tailored for commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors, owing to its remarkable accuracy and speed. The software streamlines the takeoff procedure through specification-driven methods that enhance efficiency. Users can tap into a comprehensive pre-built database featuring over 100,000 items and assemblies with just a simple click. The innovative autofitting generation acts as the cornerstone of rapid takeoff, with our patented technique being the quickest available. By subscribing, you gain access to Trimble's industry-leading AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, alongside integrated tools like OnScreen View for graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER for material and labor pricing, submittal management, and collaborative capabilities via Trimble Connect. Additionally, subscribers receive an exclusive sneak peek of the Trimble Estimation MEP Pro web-based estimating software, which enhances the overall experience. The AutoBid Estimating Essentials subscription further simplifies access to Trimble's top-notch mechanical, piping, and sheet metal estimating solutions, ensuring you have all the resources needed for success at your fingertips. With these advanced features, contractors can significantly improve their bidding processes and project outcomes.

Description

FastDUCT is a commercial HVAC estimating tool that makes it easy to bid sheet metal and do ductwork jobs. FastDUCT can handle complex jobs with either purchased duct or company standards. FastPIPE will seamlessly integrate your reports and spreadsheets for a complete HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical solution. FastDUCT is ready to use HVAC estimating software. It was created for commercial and industrial sheet metal contractors that need a quick and accurate tool to estimate construction costs. We can takeoff and report rectangular, round, oval, and sheet metal ductwork, as well as HVAC equipment. FastDUCT can also be integrated with FastPIPE to provide complete, accurate and fast price quotes that are integrated into one Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. FastDUCT comes with a unconditional 60-day money back guarantee.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Motovate OnTheMove Yes 

Integrations

Motovate OnTheMove No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$225/lease/per month/user
Lease- $225/month
Purchase - $4995/user
Any additional systems are half-price
60-day money back guarantee
Maintenance Included for the 1st year on full purchase and with the lease.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-autobid-mechanical

Vendor Details

Company Name

FastEST, Inc.

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

fastest-inc.com

Product Features

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders Yes 
Commercial / Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Fitting Management Yes 
For General Contractor No 
Overhead Costs Estimating No 
Prebuilt Assembly Yes 
Quotes / Proposals No 
Takeoff Yes 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database Yes 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating Yes 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing Yes 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books Yes 
Project Management No 
Quote Management Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff Yes 
What-if Analysis No 

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates Yes 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff Yes 

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders Yes 
Commercial / Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Fitting Management Yes 
For General Contractor No 
Overhead Costs Estimating Yes 
Prebuilt Assembly Yes 
Quotes / Proposals Yes 
Takeoff Yes 

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff Yes 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans Yes 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

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